Leila Roche, Author at The Suffolk News-Herald - Page 4 of 68

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Jumpstarting the holiday season

Just about the same time of year that you see Christmas decorations on shelves is the same time of year we start to write about ... Read more

by Leila Roche, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 6:17 pm

News

ForKids seeking donations

Cans of food and gift cards are worth much more than the metal or plastic they’re made of when donated to ForKids this week. ForKids, ... Read more

by Leila Roche, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:46 pm

Eclipse

Eclipse prepares for an artful extravaganza

For the fifth year, the work of Suffolk artists and crafters will be on display at an annual community art show. The Eclipse Extravaganza, which ... Read more

by Leila Roche, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:44 pm

News

Signing classes benefit community

Students learn foreign languages in classes during their academic careers, but there are some students in their own classrooms with whom they cannot communicate. Read more

by Leila Roche, Monday, November 15, 2010 8:33 pm

News

Preschoolers learn about financial planning

It’s never too early to teach children about financial responsibility. Read more

by Leila Roche, Monday, November 15, 2010 8:32 pm

News

Suffolk’s original elf

A Christmas with brightly-wrapped packages under a well-lit tree was not a holiday that William Ashley had every year. His family lived somewhere that was ... Read more

by Leila Roche, Sunday, November 14, 2010 12:04 am

Home & Health

Collecting the evidence

Forensic nurses gather details that help solve crimes When many people hear the term “forensic nursing,” they might think about what they seen on popular ... Read more

by Leila Roche, Saturday, November 13, 2010 11:47 pm

Home & Health

Banks to lead state organization

A local volunteer is joining higher ranks as the president of a state organization. Jeanne Banks was installed last month as the president of the ... Read more

by Leila Roche, Saturday, November 13, 2010 11:44 pm

News

Foundation awards $1.4M

The Obici Healthcare Foundation recently awarded $1.4 million in grants to 22 non-profit organizations for 25 projects throughout Western Tidewater and Gates County. Read more

by Leila Roche, Friday, November 12, 2010 9:32 pm

News

Turkey Trot to benefit animals

You can start the holidays off on the right foot by engaging in a healthy activity and helping some of the most helpless in the ... Read more

by Leila Roche, Friday, November 12, 2010 9:27 pm

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